Russian White Mulberry vs Northland Blueberry - TreeTime.ca

Russian White Mulberry vs Northland Blueberry

Morus alba tatarica

Vaccinium x Northland

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Russian White Mulberry
Northland Blueberry

Russian White Mulberry is a cold hardy and adaptable tree. It is a great choice for the impatient gardener as it reaches its mature height in a short period of time and has an attractive, dense, and rounded form.

Odd looking berries are produced among a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage. The blackberry-esque berries ripen slowly over the season, ranging in color from white, pink, and purple-violet. While the berries are not well regarded for fresh eating, they have made tasty jams and preserves.

Northland Blueberry is the hardiest of the half-high highbush blueberries. It's also the best looking. In fact, it is frequently planted as an ornamental. Northland Blueberry produces large quantities of medium-size berries that taste amazing but are on the softer side, which matters to some people.

You must also prune Northland Blueberry to maintain its health and productivity.

Note: Blueberries require very specific soil conditions. They need well-drained soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.0. If the starting pH of your soil is between 5.1 and 6.2 you can lower it by adding sulfur. We recommend against planting blueberries in soil with a starting pH greater than 6.2. Please do your own research before buying any blueberry plants.

Russian White Mulberry Quick Facts

Northland Blueberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3b
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange-red
Berries: white, tart, nutritious and sweet
Berries: large clusters of blue berries
Fruit size: medium
Firmness: soft
Flavor: light sweet taste
Flavor: excellent
Harvest: early to mid summer
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none